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Well to start off I'm a 22 y/o in the AF. I take pride in doing all my own work to my car.

I purchased the car a little over a year ago from another member here. I got it with all the stage 2 bolt ons. I got the car retuned when I got to california and made 224 whp and 234 wtq.

I had alot of fun with it at those power levels but I got used to it rather quick. So the hunt for more power began. I tossed the idea of just going to an 18g on the stock motor but I didn't want reliability to be a question. So that idea went out the window.

It came down to doing a swap. Either a USDM STI, a built hybrid or a JDM motor. I couldn't source out a totaled STI in my proce range so that went out the window. The hybrid ran about the same price as a swap but after hours of research I had my eyes set on getting a JDM motor for many reasons. 8k rev limit, incredable heads, and AVCS. I picked up my V7 EJ207 from Wali out of Import Racing Motors (great guy by the way) and all the extra parts (clutch, radiator, wiring harness etc..) over a few months. Well the car went down last monday and thursday mid day she was running with the V7 motor.

It was a big project to do mostly by myself but big thanks to my father (he owns an 02 WRX wagon haha but isnt a member here) for teaching me all I know about turning wrenches.

Now for some pictures. They are crappy cell phone pics that reflect my horrible photography skills but I was in my own little groove as I was working on the car.

Haha when I started it the first time I was running and jumping round yelling. It was super easy expect dont forget about the bottom bolt on the DP haha. I was yanking on the motor for a good hour trying to get it out and it would fiving come. Found the last bolt, the dp fell off and one good pull the motor came right out. Thanks for the comments guys.

You still running the stock 5spd? If so, be prepared. Personally, I would have sourced a USDM STi ej257 w/6 spd trans with parts. A little searching and time you could have got it it all for around 6500$ or less. Just my .02

On the other hand. A great job! Enjoy that 8250 redline, Cuz i sure as hell do!